The English lion dismember'd, or the voice of the public for an enquiry into the loss of Minorca--with Adl. B[yn]g’s plea before his examiners

The English lion dismember'd, or the voice of the public for an enquiry into the loss of Minorca--with Adl. B[yn]g’s plea before his examiners

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Title:
The English lion dismember'd, or the voice of the public for an enquiry into the loss of Minorca--with Adl. B[yn]g’s plea before his examiners
Description:
A lion with one of his paws (labeled Minorca) cut off. Frenchmen consult to one side about cutting more off while the Lord Mayor of London and other English politicians consult on the other. Minorca had been lost in June 1756, ostensibly because of Admiral Byng's lack of valor. This caused a political flap that ultimately led to Byng being court-martialed and shot.
Date:
[ca. 1756]
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Political cartoons
Engravings
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
American related cartoons, BM 3547 - BM 5283 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Americana Collection
Subjects:
Politics & government
Lions
Government officials
Crowds
Seven Years' War, 1756-1763
Byng, John, 1704-1757
Places:
Spain > Illes Balears (region) > Illes Balears (province) > Minorca (island)
Extent:
1 print : engraving ; 9 3/4 x 13 3/4 in.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/9880w806g
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Publisher:
[London] : Publish'd according to Act of Parliament
Language:
English
Notes:
Title from item.
References: British Museum number 3547.
Accession #:
11_03_000022